I got them all from one guy in Youngstown OH, quite rough condition, here's the SUDS model Frogeye, Item 110.57, so it's 1957 for sure,older than me
57 Frogeye Kenmore washer, and matches set 59 Wirlpool Imperial
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and the matched set 1959
Whirlpool Imperial, year of my birth. Notice 2 drain hoses, also a SUDS model.
Whirlpool Imperial, year of my birth. Notice 2 drain hoses, also a SUDS model.
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They will need LOTS of work, TONS
They will need LOTS of work, TONS
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Absolutely beautiful machines. Love the oversized chrome lid handle on the 'Pool. Never seen that before. Looking forward to seeing the restoration.
Absolutely beautiful machines. Love the oversized chrome lid handle on the 'Pool. Never seen that before. Looking forward to seeing the restoration.
Congrats!
Looks like you won big. Do I spy a new avatar......
lawrence
Looks like you won big. Do I spy a new avatar......
lawrence
That's an awfully cute, distinguished, handsome looking Whirlpool repairman. So dedicated to his vocation, looks like he at least naps on top of his work.
Our friends in Dalas with the same frog eye washer, the tub was white porcelain.
1959 Whirlpool Imperial Washer and gas dryer
Both inside, installed, and running! The washer had one broken bolt and one loose bolt for the snubber, that took about one minute. The pump needed one good pair of pliers to un-sieze it, now 6 loads later all seems well.
The suds valve lets about 1/8 of the water out the drain hose, but it works fine for sucking back in the suds, I may not bother to open it up. And the suds return power runs through the water level switch, Whirlpool was a smart bunch of engineers.
Desperate for a paint job, but all else is leak-free and perfect operation.
Compared to my 1960 and 1974, it has a shorter pump-out time, there's some left in the tub when spins kicks in, ?????
In 1959 they weren't too concerned about econo-cold wash, almost every temp you choose gives a warm rinse.
I was born in 1959, and have seen 2 different dates for 1959 on this machine so far!
Both inside, installed, and running! The washer had one broken bolt and one loose bolt for the snubber, that took about one minute. The pump needed one good pair of pliers to un-sieze it, now 6 loads later all seems well.
The suds valve lets about 1/8 of the water out the drain hose, but it works fine for sucking back in the suds, I may not bother to open it up. And the suds return power runs through the water level switch, Whirlpool was a smart bunch of engineers.
Desperate for a paint job, but all else is leak-free and perfect operation.
Compared to my 1960 and 1974, it has a shorter pump-out time, there's some left in the tub when spins kicks in, ?????
In 1959 they weren't too concerned about econo-cold wash, almost every temp you choose gives a warm rinse.
I was born in 1959, and have seen 2 different dates for 1959 on this machine so far!
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this washer has the 3 solenoid water valve!!!!!!Working perfectly, but almost every cycle has warm rinse unless you switch to cold after the wash fill. I will check out the W-n-W cycle probably ONCE, what a waste of water.
this washer has the 3 solenoid water valve!!!!!!Working perfectly, but almost every cycle has warm rinse unless you switch to cold after the wash fill. I will check out the W-n-W cycle probably ONCE, what a waste of water.
I thought I saw some sort of "WnW" designation on the temperature dial or am I not seeing correctly? If there is a setting, that should give you a cold rinse automatically. The temp setting is supposed to be independent of the cycle selected. The arrangement looks like typical 5 temp position switch. 3 settings with cold rinse and 2 with warm.
golittlesport
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Congratulations
You have a beautiful set there!
You have a beautiful set there!
Dear Appnut
How about I learn to steady the camera and get some good shots of the dial and the lid instructions?
As to the dryer, it fired right up, has both 165 degree hot and 135 low temps, but until I de-lint and tear into it, not much other news. Not quiet, but runs.
How about I learn to steady the camera and get some good shots of the dial and the lid instructions?
As to the dryer, it fired right up, has both 165 degree hot and 135 low temps, but until I de-lint and tear into it, not much other news. Not quiet, but runs.
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Here you go!
It looks like the WnW settings on the temp switch will give me a cold rinse, I'll check it and let you know. I'm guessing the temp switch operates the same wheether or not the timer knob is in the NORMAL or the Wash-n-Wear cycle. My guess is that while I may never use the WnW cycle, I may always use the WnW temps for the cold rinsing.
Between the flourescent light, the 3 solenoid valve, the 1959 model year, WOW WOW WOW.
One last thought, I believe I can't get a HOT wash/Cold rinse without switching mid-cycle.
Here you go!
It looks like the WnW settings on the temp switch will give me a cold rinse, I'll check it and let you know. I'm guessing the temp switch operates the same wheether or not the timer knob is in the NORMAL or the Wash-n-Wear cycle. My guess is that while I may never use the WnW cycle, I may always use the WnW temps for the cold rinsing.
Between the flourescent light, the 3 solenoid valve, the 1959 model year, WOW WOW WOW.
One last thought, I believe I can't get a HOT wash/Cold rinse without switching mid-cycle.
an absolute fantastic machine.....congrats!
Great finds!
Technically, "Medium" is about 120 degrees. So yeah, let it fill on hot and then switch to cold or one of the w'n'w temps to get the cold rinse, whatever is closest to hot on the knob. But medium is a good alternative to hot.
Whirlpool!
I love the machines - I am glad you got it running! The WP has such a awsome console!
I like the frogeye also - can you take a close up of the frogeye console!
I think the belt drive wow wow sound is great!
Best Wishes,
Peter
I love the machines - I am glad you got it running! The WP has such a awsome console!
I like the frogeye also - can you take a close up of the frogeye console!
I think the belt drive wow wow sound is great!
Best Wishes,
Peter
golittlesport
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The Frogeye Kenmore design control panel started out as a TOL design back in about 52 or 53 with a large back-opening lid. By 1957 it was a MOL design with a side-opening lid.
The Frogeye Kenmore design control panel started out as a TOL design back in about 52 or 53 with a large back-opening lid. By 1957 it was a MOL design with a side-opening lid.
